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Friday, September 25, 2026

There's a moment every boat shopper knows. You've walked the docks, climbed aboard the usual suspects, and somewhere between the fifth swim platform and the tenth galley, it all starts blurring together. Then one boat makes you stop mid-step. For a growing number of buyers in the 38-foot motor yacht and cabin cruiser market, that boat

by: Capt. Lace Allenius

tags: Hanover, Hanover 387, Hanover Yachts, New Boat Models, New Boats

Thursday, September 24, 2026

As founder of Line + Cleat, the only woman-owned Life Jacket company in the United States, Amanda Horan is on a mission to create life jackets that families of all shapes and sizes (even dogs) are excited to wear while meeting the highest safety standards. We caught up with Horan to talk about launching a business in the marine

tags: Children, Design, dog life jacket, Life Jacket, Line + Cleat, safety, Style, women-owned

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Malco Marine is the dedicated marine detailing and surface-care division of Malco Products, Inc. (formerly Presta Marine), built to serve professional detailers, boat owners, captains, marinas, and dealers who need reliable performance in harsh marine environments. Rooted in decades of cleaning and finishing expertise, Malco Marine

tags: Boat Cleaning, Boat Restoration, Great Lakes news, Maintenance, Malco Marine, Presta Marine, products, Restoration

Sunday, September 20, 2026

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is excited to host the 12th annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend, returning Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27 at Salt Fork State Park Lodge and Conference Center in Lore City. The three-day event brings women together for outdoor learning, hands‑on

tags: 2026, adventure, boating, Events, fishing, ODNR, Ohio, Ohio Women's Outdoor Adventure, September

Saturday, September 19, 2026

After transforming the way boaters reserve short-term dock space, Downtown Docks is entering its next chapter with a new name: GoDock. Alongside the rebrand, the company is launching a completely redesigned website, a new mobile app, and powerful platform enhancements that give waterfront businesses greater flexibility and control in

tags: app, Boat sales platform, docking, Downtown Docks, GoDock, reservations, website

Friday, September 18, 2026

The Spanish shipyard unveils Seeking Adventure, a cinematic short film created to launch the new D36 Cabin, once again proving that while the rest of the industry follows the same rules, De Antonio Yachts prefers to write its own. Barcelona, August 2026. What happens when a boat brand stops talking about boats? While most

tags: Boat marketing, D36, DeAntonio Yachts, Debut, Film, Launch, short film

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Trader Todd’s Marina is bringing a little bit of the Nautical Mile — along with a fascinating piece of Great Lakes maritime history — to this year’s Metro Boat Show at Lake Saint Clair Metropark, September 17-20 2026. Visitors can find Trader Todd’s Marina in Booth E-4, where owners Todd Hyatt and

tags: boat show, great lakes history, Great Lakes news, Lake St Clair, Metro Boat Show, Nautical Mile

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

For the first time in nearly a decade, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District completed dredging in West Harbor. Dredging of the federal navigation channel in West Harbor ensures accessible depths for vessels traveling the Great Lakes and enables recreational boating which supports nearly $2 million in economic

tags: Buffalo, economy, Environmental Impact, Great Lakes news, Lake Erie, Ohio, West Harbor

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Mark your calendar! The 17th annual Progressive® Metro Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the Midwest, is coming to Lake St. Clair on September 17-20, with boats 50 feet or more in length on display and for sale. The Progressive® Metro Boat Show is produced by the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) and

tags: boat show, Huron, MBIA, Metro, Metro Boat Show, Michigan

Sunday, September 13, 2026

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is proud to announce the opening of the Wisconsin Sailing and Maritime Hall of Fame. This permanent exhibit is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of individuals and businesses who have shaped Wisconsin’s rich maritime heritage and earned worldwide recognition as a leader in the marine

tags: Mercury Marine, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Wisconsin, shipbuilding, Sailing Magazine, sailing, Prince Yachts, Peterson Builders, Palmer Johnson Yachts, Museum, Burger Boats, Melges, Maritime Museum, maritime history, maritime, Kahlenberg Marine, history, Harken, great lakes history

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